As your company grows, it becomes increasingly important to have an employee manual.

As your company grows, it becomes increasingly important to have an employee manual.

It establishes clear and consistent communication between you and your employees concerning company policies.

It sets forth your expectations for employees.

It describes what employees can expect from your company.

It describes your legal obligations as an employer.

It describes employees’ rights.

It helps you comply with federal and state laws regarding your obligations and employee rights.

Employee manual outline

Each business is unique. Your policies related to employees will also be unique. Some companies have very flexible policies, while others may have very strict rules and policies. No matter how lax or strict your policies may be, here is an outline of topics to cover in your employee manual.